Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Paavo Nurmi Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Turku (Southwest Finland, Finland)

LocationTurku, Varsinais-Suomi, FinlandShow on map(60.4515° N, 22.2687° E)
Date & StatusAugust 20, 2027 to August 21, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Paavo Nurmi Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, FI focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Island, Seaside & Coast, City Run, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from August 20, 2027 to August 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (juoksuaika.fi).

Official website
Paavo Nurmi Marathon in Turku (Work: "Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

IslandSeaside & CoastCity RunMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS60.4515° N, 22.2687° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 19.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Paavo Nurmi Marathon take place?

Paavo Nurmi Marathon takes place in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, FI (start area at coordinates 60.4515° N, 22.2687° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from August 20, 2027 to August 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Paavo Nurmi Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Paavo Nurmi Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Paavo Nurmi Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (juoksuaika.fi).